Senior Suppy Chain Manager - Freetown

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Supply Chain Manager to lead and optimise our end-to-end supply chain operations. This role is responsible for overseeing procurement, inventory management, logistics, demand planning, and supplier relationships to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and operational excellence.

The ideal candidate is a data-driven leader with strong analytical skills, deep industry knowledge, and a proven track record of improving supply chain performance in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain strategies aligned with business objectives
• Lead procurement, sourcing, and supplier negotiation efforts to optimise cost and quality
• Oversee demand planning, forecasting, and inventory optimisation processes
• Manage logistics, warehousing, and distribution operations
• Identify risks and implement mitigation strategies across the supply chain
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, or other methodologies
• Monitor KPIs (OTIF, inventory turns, lead time, cost savings, service levels) and deliver performance reporting
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Sales, and Product teams
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and quality standards
• Lead, mentor, and develop supply chain team members

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive supply chain experience, including 3+ years in a leadership role
• Strong expertise in procurement, planning, logistics, and supplier management
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar)
• Proven success in cost reduction and process optimisation
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

Preferred Certifications

• APICS (CPIM, CSCP)
• Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt)
• PMP certification

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